Apache Stronghold 11/4 will be warm order here in the Fairyhouse 3:50 on his return after missing Cheltenham with an abscess on his foot. Noel Meade has been very upbeat about this lad and thought he had one to 'go to war' with Mullins with, but unfortunately he missed his clash with Briar Hill due to injury. If fit to go, he will win, but their is some useful sorts lining up in the shape of Lieutenant Colonel and Renneti and they won't have to be asked twice should Apache Stronghold misfire. I will trust that Meade has him ready, as he has done right by him so far and I think Carberry will get the best out of him to win.
I also like Martello Tower 2/1 Fairyhouse 5:55 who look's a very smart prospect. He ran well over hurdles after a long lay-off last time out and was just getting the hang of it again late on when flying home suggesting the run was much needed to blow the cobwebs off. I expect he will be stripping much fitter for that and with a few more weeks work under his belt he may well be the one to beat now back in a National Hunt Flat race. Measureofmydreams for Willie Mullins should be favourite and give us a nice price, but hopefully it will be Mags Mullins who will be collecting the winners prize and not the usual combo of Willie and Paddy.